Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
Obituaries on May 19th, 2008
Mercer County native Fred R. Betzel, 82, of Columbus, died at 4:30 p.m. May 16, 2008, at Zusman House Hospice, Columbus. [More]
Eugene F. "Snip" Dieringer, 82, 1133 Jefferson Ave., Celina, died at 1:38 p.m. May 17, 2008, at the Dayton Heart Hospital. [More]
Gary V. Fox, 66, of Rockford, died at 2:25 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania. [More]
Esther F. Post, 84, died at 4:22 p.m. May 17, 2008 at The Gardens at St. Henry where she resided. [More]
Louise E. Rowe, 78, 11626 Heron Court, St. Marys, died at 7:08 a.m. May 15, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Celina native Sharon D. Sloan, 63, of Kettlersville, died at 1:30 p.m. May 16, 2008, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Werner A. Tobe, 90, of St. Henry died at 8:27 a.m. May 17, 2008, at the Gardens at Celina. [More]
Former Mendon resident MaLinda L. Williams, 57, died at 4:35 p.m. May 16, 2008, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, following an extended illness. [More]
Stories on May 19th, 2008
A 50-year-old St. Marys man was ordered to serve nine years in prison for one count of rape with more punishment likely to follow at a second sentencing in July.
K-9 Units from Celina and area law enforcement offices found no drugs or alcohol on school property during a training sweep of two Celina school buildings and parking lots this morning. However, an arrest is pending after a substance was found on a vehicle parked adjacent to school grounds. [More]
Graduation ceremonies will take place Sunday as 69 Minster High School seniors receive diplomas marking a new chapter in their lives.
The event takes place at 2:30 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium following a 1 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
ELIDA - There have been times this season where the Celina offense has been downright miserable.
Saturday wasn't one of those days.
Celina belted [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys tandem of Jameel Brenneman and Michael Schmitmeyer advanced to the Division II District Tennis Tournament this week after securing the runner-up spot at the sectional tournament concluded Saturday at the Collett Street Courts in Lima.
ROSSBURG - Jeff Babcock got a lot of enjoyment from Eldora Speedway's Family Fun Night on Saturday night, making a clean sweep of all the races he ran and collecting trophies for the modified and stock car features.
Local pictures on May 19th, 2008